Judging – April 16-17, 2025

The NC Fine Wines Competition is recognized as the toughest wine competition in the country.  All of our judges are at least Level 3 Advanced Sommeliers; judges taste blind; no discussion during judging; and judges notes & scores are shared with vineyards.

By entering wines in the North Carolina Fine Wines Competition, Entrant attests and agrees to all of the following:

(1) Wines are made from grapes that are 100% North Carolina grown and vinified. Winery production records will be provided to Fine Wines of NC for verification, upon request;

(2) Wines are made only from Vinifera or Hybrid Grapes; No other fruit or flavoring may be added.

(3) Minimum production of 25 cases.

(4) Agricultural ingredients used in making the wine, such as oak, spirits, and tannins, are not required to be grown/produced in North Carolina.

(5) Spirits added to fortified wine must be neutral.

(6) Entrant agrees to release any wine that wins an award for sale to the public (Retail or Wholesale);

(7) Your entrance into the 2024 North Carolina Fine Wines Competition constitutes a membership payment to join the Fine Wines of NC. $85 of your first entry will be applied to your initial or renewal membership fee.

(8) Fine Wines of NC is permitted to collect and use all data submitted by Entrant in connection with the 2024 North Carolina Fine Wines Competition; Medal winners will be announced on Enofileonline.com, the North Carolina Fine Wines web page and other social media.

(9) Fine Wines of NC, the 2024 North Carolina Fine Wines Competition, its officers, directors, employees, contractors, volunteers, and any sponsor of the same (“Indemnified Parties”) shall not be responsible for any losses due to the theft or damage of any wines entered into the 2024 North Carolina Fine Wines Competition by fire, accident, vandalism or other causes.

CATEGORIES
Dessert/ Port (Vinifera, Hybrid or Blend)
Red (Vinifera, Hybrid, or Blend)
Rose (Vinifera, Hybrid or Blend)
Sparkling (Vinifera, Hybrid or Blend)
White (Vinifera, Hybrid, or Blend)